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An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]
Resilient Grounds is a powerful art exhibition featuring two Philadelphia artists exploring themes of environmental change and urban transformation. Jennifer Manzella's copper etchings capture Philadelphia's forgotten lots and wild urban spaces, while Fran Lightman Gibson's paintings reflect on the beauty and fragility of melting glaciers. […]
Every second Friday of the month until June 2026, Children 2+ can enjoy a free Dance Together Creative Movement class with Miss Sabrina at the Fishtown Library on the third floor.
Running from December 6th, 2025 to January 10th, 2026, “Atopos Adaptation” is a multimedia exhibition featuring seven InLiquid Artist Members exploring life and form, and investigating the beauty, diversity, and uniqueness of organisms with whom we coexist. Using ecology as a point of inspiration, the […]
An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
Resilient Grounds is a powerful art exhibition featuring two Philadelphia artists exploring themes of environmental change and urban transformation. Jennifer Manzella's copper etchings capture Philadelphia's forgotten lots and wild urban spaces, while Fran Lightman Gibson's paintings reflect on the beauty and fragility of melting glaciers. […]
Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Running from December 6th, 2025 to January 10th, 2026, “Atopos Adaptation” is a multimedia exhibition featuring seven InLiquid Artist Members exploring life and form, and investigating the beauty, diversity, and uniqueness of organisms with whom we coexist. Using ecology as a point of inspiration, the […]
An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
The Michener Museum is now free of charge on the second Sunday of every month. The free second Sunday and evening hours on first Thursday are possible due to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, whose Access for All program is funding 64 […]
Resilient Grounds is a powerful art exhibition featuring two Philadelphia artists exploring themes of environmental change and urban transformation. Jennifer Manzella's copper etchings capture Philadelphia's forgotten lots and wild urban spaces, while Fran Lightman Gibson's paintings reflect on the beauty and fragility of melting glaciers. […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]
Resilient Grounds is a powerful art exhibition featuring two Philadelphia artists exploring themes of environmental change and urban transformation. Jennifer Manzella's copper etchings capture Philadelphia's forgotten lots and wild urban spaces, while Fran Lightman Gibson's paintings reflect on the beauty and fragility of melting glaciers. […]
An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]
Resilient Grounds is a powerful art exhibition featuring two Philadelphia artists exploring themes of environmental change and urban transformation. Jennifer Manzella's copper etchings capture Philadelphia's forgotten lots and wild urban spaces, while Fran Lightman Gibson's paintings reflect on the beauty and fragility of melting glaciers. […]
On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, join Chuck E. Cheese for Homeschool Play Days! From 11am – 4pm, score 90-minutes of All You Can Play games, a reusable Play Pass card, unlimited soft drinks, and all the E-Tickets you can earn on gameplay for […]
Join Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]
Resilient Grounds is a powerful art exhibition featuring two Philadelphia artists exploring themes of environmental change and urban transformation. Jennifer Manzella's copper etchings capture Philadelphia's forgotten lots and wild urban spaces, while Fran Lightman Gibson's paintings reflect on the beauty and fragility of melting glaciers. […]
Skill Swap Club is a neighbor-to-neighbor exchange that reconnects the community by sharing what we know! This came from a Design Gym workshop during Philly Tech Week, where strangers from diverse backgrounds came together to solve everyday human problems. Facilitated by Chitsanzo Isaac, one group […]
An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]
Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]
Resilient Grounds is a powerful art exhibition featuring two Philadelphia artists exploring themes of environmental change and urban transformation. Jennifer Manzella's copper etchings capture Philadelphia's forgotten lots and wild urban spaces, while Fran Lightman Gibson's paintings reflect on the beauty and fragility of melting glaciers. […]
An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]
Resilient Grounds is a powerful art exhibition featuring two Philadelphia artists exploring themes of environmental change and urban transformation. Jennifer Manzella's copper etchings capture Philadelphia's forgotten lots and wild urban spaces, while Fran Lightman Gibson's paintings reflect on the beauty and fragility of melting glaciers. […]
An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 17 through March 21. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]
